Sweet Honey In The Rock - Wanting Memories

{Chorus 1} (x2)
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes

{Verse 1}
You used to rock me in the cradle of your arms
You said you'd hold me
'Til the pains of life were gone
You said you'd comfort me in times like these
And now I need you
Now I need you, and you are gone

{Chorus 2}
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes
Since you've gone and left me
There's been so little beauty
But I know I saw it clearly through your eyes

{Verse 2}
Now the world outside is such a cold and bitter place
Here inside I have few things that will console
And when I try to hear your voice
Above the storms of life
Then I remember
All the things that I was told

{Chorus 1} (x2)
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes

{Verse 3}
I think on the things that made me feel
So wonderful when I was young
I think on the things that made me laugh
Made me dance, made me sing
I think on the things that made me
Grow into a being full of pride
I think on these things
For they are true

{Chorus 3}
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes
I thought that you were gone
But now I know you're with me
You are the voice that whispers all I need to hear

{Verse 4}
I know a please, a thank you
And a smile will take me far
I know that I am you and you are me and we are one
I know that who I am is
Numbered in each grain of sand
I know that I've been blessed
Again and over again

{Chorus 1} (x2)
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes